Garp!

Hiyori's eyes were also a little moist.

For her, Kawamatsu was like a father figure.

"Lord Hiyori! I never expected to see you again!"

Kawamatsu jumped up excitedly, almost dancing with joy, his voice choked with emotion, "It's so good to see you safe and sound!"

"Alright, now's not the time for sentimentality."

The Ashura Doji at the door said gruffly, "If you waste any more time, that guy will get angry."

"That guy?"

Kawamatsu was taken aback.

"Yes, Mr. Kawamatsu, let's go out first. Everyone should be here by now."

Kozuki Hiyori quickly replied.

Everyone?

Are there other people?

Kawamatsu was overjoyed. It seemed that Hiyori- sama hadn't wasted her time all these years!

He nodded quickly, "Okay, Hiyori, let's hurry, it wouldn't be good if we alerted the Beasts Pirates!"

"Disturb?"

Ashura Doji scoffed coldly, "What's the point of alarming anyone now?"

Kawamatsu remained bewildered.

But he immediately understood what Ashura Doji meant.

After walking out of the prison with Kozuki Hiyori, Kawamatsu did not see the night patrol guards, but instead saw Warden Babanuki standing quietly in the night.

"Hiyori, be careful!"

Kawamatsu instantly stepped in front of Kozuki Hiyori, his fists already completely black.

Even though his beloved sword isn't with him, he's still the strongest warrior in Wano Country!

Babanuki immediately took two steps back in alarm. "Hey, don't let him do anything reckless!"

He was still aware of his own limitations; Kozuki Oden's retainers were not opponents he could handle.

"Mr. Kawamatsu!"

Kozuki Hiyori quickly spoke up to stop her, "Don't get agitated, he's one of us now."

"One of our own?"

Kawamatsu looked at Kozuki Hiyori in disbelief.

What is Hiyori- sama saying?

"Don't tell me you don't believe it, I don't want to believe it either."

Ashura Doji snorted.

"It's hard to believe, but it's true."

Another voice rang out, "Kawamatsu, the current situation is, how should I put it, somewhat peculiar."

"Um?"

Kawamatsu then noticed that there was another figure standing in the shadows.

When he finally saw the figure clearly, he was instantly dumbfounded. "Eh!! Sukiyaki-sama, Sukiyaki!!!"

The previous shogun, Kozuki Sukiyaki, who should have died long ago?

Ashura Doji didn't mock Kawamatsu this time, because his reaction when he saw this master last night wasn't much better than Kawamatsu's.

"Sukiyaki- sama? Is it Sukiyaki- sama?"

A similarly surprised voice came from the side.

Kawamatsu turned his head and saw several high-ranking prison officials leading a few prisoners over.

"Oh! Is that Hyogoro?"

Kozuki Sukiyaki to see an old friend, exclaiming, "It's been so long!"

You're still alive!

The visitor was extremely excited.

"It's Hyogoro! And all you fellow heroes!"

Kawamatsu knew them!

The former leader of the ronin in Wano Country, Hyogoro of the Flower, and his famous ronin followers.

"Kawamatsu?"

Even though he wasn't as short as he was nine years later, and his imposing physique was still faintly visible, Hyogoro of the Flower was even more astonished. "There's Ashura too? Is this... Miss Hiyori?"

"What exactly is going on?"

The guards took them out separately, and Hyogoro assumed that Kaido had run out of patience and was about to execute them.

So, what exactly is going on now?

"Let me explain this matter to you all."

Kozuki Hiyori and others said it solemnly.

And so, after a series of such and such events...

"Really? Such a thing exists?"

Hyogoro muttered blankly to himself, "A mysterious outsider... has he even taken control of the guards?"

Babanuki stood silently to the side, saying nothing. "You try it and you'll be controlled too."

Kawamatsu's reaction was much more intense. He exclaimed in alarm, "Lord Sukiyaki, Hiyori, are you alright? Where is that man?! We must get him to release him from your control!"

"Oh."

Ashura Doji chuckled.

"Now that the explanation is complete, it's time to get down to business."

A figure descended from the sky, calmly surveying the crowd—some with heavy gazes, others with blank expressions—"Let's begin by putting collars on you."

Although Kawamatsu didn't know who he was, he subconsciously clenched his fists.

Then, the familiar sharp blade was drawn, and it was placed between the necks of Kozuki Hiyori and Kozuki Sukiyaki.

Kozuki Sukiyaki shook her head helplessly, Kozuki Hiyori sighed softly.

I'm used to saying yes.

Three boxes floated around Naito; two contained Devil Fruit and Beli, and the new box contained Seastone.

It wasn't a lot, but it was the limit Babanuki could get without being exposed.

He calmly looked at the crowd whose expressions had suddenly changed, "You don't want to see the Kozuki Family bloodline completely extinguished, do you?"

Kawamatsu stared blankly, his body went limp, and he subconsciously loosened his fist.

There's simply no way to resist it.

Wow, how could this man be so despicable!

So, a little later...

Everyone looked at Naito with complicated expressions.

Naito nodded slightly in satisfaction.

In that case, the nails are almost all in place, and only the last person is needed.

Don't worry, Yamato, the freedom you've been dreaming of is coming soon.

"Now, let's all do our jobs."

Naito said, "Hiyori and Ashura left to secretly gather resistance forces. Shimotsuki Yasuie is still alive and should be near Ebisu Town."

"The Yasuie patriarch?"

Even in his current state of existential doubt, Kawamatsu's emotions couldn't help but surge with excitement.

Not to mention him, even Ashura Doji's eyes lit up.

After all, apart from Kozuki Oden, Shimotsuki Yasuie was the one who had shown them the greatest kindness.

"If that person is still alive,"

Hyogoro nodded solemnly, "The spirit of the samurai has not yet dissipated."

"As for you,"

Naito didn't care about any samurai spirit. He looked at the prisoners and said, "Just continue to sit here peacefully in prison."

"Babanuki and the others will take good care of you, using this place as a training ground to prepare for the final battle."

That's a good idea.

Hyogoro nodded in deep agreement, "Since the decisive battle hasn't arrived yet, maintaining secrecy is extremely important."

If they escape from here, that would be a huge problem; the Beasts Pirates would mobilize instantly.

"Leave it to us, sir!"

Babanuki patted his chest and assured him, "I can't guarantee anything else, but taking care of these guys should be a piece of cake."

"Um."

Naito nodded slightly.

That's roughly how things are going in Wano Country.

Yamato first, but if we really want to take her away, we'll have to wait for an opportunity for the Beasts Pirates to launch an expedition.

Well then, it's time to leave.

Chapter 56 Garp!

Naito left without hesitation, just like that.

Two days have already been spent in Wano Country, and the main body is almost at the G-1 Base, about to meet the Garp the Hero. Therefore, it would be best to transfer the consciousness back as soon as possible.

"That's settled then, everyone do their job."

Naito raised his hand, and as he leaped into the air, an invisible hand grabbed the Kozuki Sukiyaki, the three swords, and the three boxes.

"You are free to enter that world and communicate. No matter where you are, once you enter that world, you will all be in the same place. Let's agree on a time and have everyone gather once a day to exchange information."

To keep these guys focused on their work, even though they were all high-level Hub like Anthony and his ilk, Naito didn't grant them access to their own little worlds. In fact, the place where they gathered was an empty castle, devoid of any pleasure and purely for holding meetings.